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Woolworths New Zealand

Directs Category Manager - Fresh Choice

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Christchurch

Job Description

  • Rewarding role - make a significant impact
  • Bring your strategic lens to this exciting role
  • Christchurch based


Ready to make an impact?
We are looking for a Directs Category Manager in our team in Christchurch who will report directly to the Merchandise Manager. This role will play a pivotal role in building, maintaining, and enhancing partnerships with Direct Supply Partners within the FreshChoice franchise network. Collaborating closely with Category Managers and other internal stakeholders, the Directs Category Manager ensures supplier agreements and operations align with Woolworths Group standards and the Grocery Supply Code.

About the Role | Mō te Tūranga
This role is accountable for onboarding new Direct Supply Partners, negotiating and harmonising trading agreements, and ensuring franchise compliance requirements are met. Additionally, the Directs Category Manager drives growth within the SME supply network and optimises the charge-through process to support seamless operations. By championing supplier relationships and ensuring operational excellence, this role fosters long-term partnerships and positions FreshChoice as a preferred business partner.

The Directs Category Manager contributes to the strategic growth of FreshChoice through robust supply chain development and effective commercial strategies.

About You | Mōu
To succeed in this role you’ll be highly collaborative, a natural problem solver and commercially driven. You’ll be comfortable in your knowledge and ability to build strong partnerships with our suppliers and have a strong level of financial and commercial acumen. To succeed in this role, you will need to have proven category management experience, along with strong negotiation skills, as they are essential for success.

Working with Woolworths NZ | Me mahi tahi tatou ki Woolworths NZ
Our purpose is to make Kiwis' lives a little better every day.

  • We’re friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic - we work hard but we have a great time doing it, and we love what we do. There is plenty of scope for new ideas, lots of room for you to add value, and importantly, you’ll be working with a business that touches the lives of three million New Zealanders a week. We offer a diverse range of career opportunities across our ecosystem
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Come as you are | Nau mai, whakatau mai
We’re an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all.
If you’re smart and good at what you do, let’s work together | Me mahi tahi tatou

Desired Soft Skills

  • Coordination
  • Communication
  • Time Management

Benefits and Perks

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    Work from Home
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • ⚖
    Work-Life Balance Support
  • 💼
    Life Insurance
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🛂
    Visa Sponsorship
  • 🚗
    Company Car
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 💹
    Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🅿
    Free Parking
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 🚚
    Relocation Support
  • 🏆
    Performance Bonus
  • 💳
    Company Discounts
    5 % staff discount card
  • ⛽
    Vehicle/Fuel Card
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • 🖥
    Computer Assistance
  • ⛑
    Uniform Provided
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • ☕
    Work Café

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
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